Have the "Coffee & Canvas" type learn to paint classes hit your area yet? They are really the "in" thing here these days whether it is for a girls night out or a date night (make that wine & canvas) or for your child's birthday party. These events take a painting that looks great on the wall, that seems like it would be challenging to create, and break it down into … [Read more...] about How to Paint a Cardinal Winter Scene in 10 Steps
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Summer Art Project For Kids: Water Gun Painting
My kids love the outdoors and just playing outside in general. I have thought up of some fun and cheap outdoor crafts for this summer. Today I'll be sharing one of our favorite summer art projects for kids that is perfect for young children as well as the older kiddos. You will only need a few supplies and they can all be purchased at a dollar store! This fun water gun painting … [Read more...] about Summer Art Project For Kids: Water Gun Painting
Spring DIY Home Decorating: Bird Wall Art
Spring has finally sprung. I think it may have taken so long because I kept forgetting to put away the last of the wintry decorations! I finally swapped out the last of them this week and the warm temps got me in the mood to do some Spring DIY Home Decorating. The birds outside no longer look like angry birds and are happily chirping in the yard and they were … [Read more...] about Spring DIY Home Decorating: Bird Wall Art
Face Painting Is Fun For Kids and Adults
My kids love face painting. I am doing face painting for my daughter's birthday party this year and I am excited because it is always a popular choice and lots of fun for me and the kids. Face Painting Tips: *Professional face paint is a little more expensive, but it is so worth it because they are certified safe. That way you can rest assured that there are no hidden … [Read more...] about Face Painting Is Fun For Kids and Adults
Pretty Peacock DIY Letter Decor For Walls
This is a step-by-step tutorial for DIY letter decor. Letter decor can be a great addition to any room: a nursery, children's room or family room. There are endless ways to decorate your letters. You can make them soft and simple or colorful and ornate. You can even make it a fun family activity and let the kids decorate their own letters! DIY Letter Decor Tutorial DIY … [Read more...] about Pretty Peacock DIY Letter Decor For Walls
Pinterest Inspired Peacock Feather Paintings
I love Pinterest, if you ever looked at my boards you would think I have had 20 weddings, all in exotic places and have homes that are beautifully furnished. Truth be told, I’m actually moving into my first apartment in less than a month. So recently, I've used my addiction to Pinterest to find DIY projects that allow me to decorate my apartment to reflect personality, while … [Read more...] about Pinterest Inspired Peacock Feather Paintings
DIY Fall Decor: Leaf Art Project For Your Wall
This time of year there are plenty of beautiful leaves around to inspire craft and art projects for you and/or for your kids. Maricris of Zensible Mama is sharing with us a fun fall leaf art project that could be fun for adults or kids and will look great on your wall to bring the season inside as home decor. Before that last leaf fall, try your hand at this attractive, … [Read more...] about DIY Fall Decor: Leaf Art Project For Your Wall